Charter Muang Xay to Vientiane privately from US$8,000, about 1h 01m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Muang Xay (LXG) ⇄ Vientiane (VTE) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Muang Xay and Vientiane is about 353 km (220 miles), or 191 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Muang Xay–Vientiane spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 01m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Muang Xay and Vientiane? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Muang Xay, Laos: Luang Namtha Airport.
Vientiane, Laos: Wattay International Airport.
| Luang Namtha Airport | Wattay International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VLLN / LXG | VLVT / VTE |
| Longest hard runway | 5,249 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,968 ft | 564 ft |
| Distance from city | 69 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,749 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,358 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,249 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,258 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,049 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,738 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,349 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,249 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,749 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,538 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,049 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,749 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,258 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,971 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,208 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,049 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 327 ft short |
4,600 km 4,158 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 319 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,484 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 349 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 557 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,778 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 191 ft short |
7,400 km 6,958 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 51 ft short |
7,800 km 7,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 459 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 751 ft short |
14,260 km 13,818 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 551 ft short |
11,112 km 10,670 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 751 ft short |
12,960 km 12,518 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 449 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Khoksa Airfield
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Muang Xay–Vientiane is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
The Muang Xay to Vientiane route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 01m gate to gate over 353 km (220 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Muang Xay–Vientiane departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Muang Xay–Vientiane charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Vientiane to Muang Xay runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
